Titanic is based on the true story of the great ship’s maiden voyage from departure in Southampton, England to the sinking in the Atlantic by an iceberg on April 15, 1912. The show touches on issues such as class, immigration and mankind’s vulnerability in the face of nature. The story follows passengers and crew members who actually existed and were aboard the Titanic.

Music and lyrics for Titanic were written by Maury Yeston, and the book was written by Peter Stone. The show opened on Broadway in 1997 and won five Tony Awards, including the award for Best Musical.